Object ID
2002.26.6
Object Name
Sign
Date Created
May 17, 2002
Measurements
49.8475 cm. W x 40.48252 cm. L, Item (Overall)
Material
Plastic
Object Entities
Object Description
Blue sign with a picture of the Acropolis on it in white and blue. There is writing in the top left corner in Greek, as well as directly below the picture. Below the Greek, it says "Acropoleos str." The bottom has a white border with writing in Greek. Below the writing in Greek, it reads "Tofos puts a face on history. Street name signs that direct and educate. Too many important persons have become forgotten. Tofos signs will illuminate our way and reconnect images and deeds with their names." There is a circle with a man in it in the bottom left corner and another circle in the right corner with Greek writing that says "Puts a Face on History" in English. The top has a blue add on that reads "Dedicated to the Hellenic Museum & Cultural Center of Chicago, on the occasion of 10th anniversary May 17 2002."
Origin
This honorary street sign was made by Tofos, a Greek company. which apparently creates mock street signs in honor of historical figures. The company is owned by Marcos A. Arvanitis, who donated this sign to the museum in honor of the museum's 10th anniversary in 2002. This sign was made in honor of George Washington. Washington was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. He served as the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War and later became the first President of the United States.
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Citation
Sign, May 17, 2002, National Hellenic Museum, https://collections.nationalhellenicmuseum.org/Detail/objects/11266. Accessed 03/29/24.